Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our newly formed team, focusing on reducing Out of Area Placements and improving internal bed flow. In line with our Trust values of People First, evidence shows that people who are treated nearer home and in the least restrictive manner, have better outcomes. We want to provide this for all of the people of Sussex. Much work has been undertaken to reduce the level of Out of Area Placements and we are seeking to continue improvements by establishing dedicated resource to manage occupancy and flow.
Flexible working may be required to cover weekends
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and within Adult and Older Adult Services, to deliver project aims. You will set the highest standards, drawing on your skills to develop and deliver strategies to achieve desired outcomes. This is a 12-month post with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
About us
We value the unique skills and interventions that the Occupational Therapist within this new team will offer. We have strong Allied Health Professional leadership with a robust supervision, CPD and Training offer. You will be supported in your career development as a clinical specialist joining the team.
As a mental health trust Sussex Partnership places great focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the important work they do.
You can expect:
- Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team
- Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development
- Free parking on-site
- Access to a host of discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)
- A position within a trust rated as Outstanding for caring and Good overall by the CQC
- NHS Pension
- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidays)
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information please contact:
Lucy Locks: Lucy.Locks@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk / 07765 565058
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information please contact:
Lucy Locks: Lucy.Locks@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk / 07765 565058
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- Experience in a clinical area related to the post
- Leadership experience
- Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in occupational therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the HPC as an occupational therapist
- Training in the use of standardised occupational therapy assessment tools
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified occupational therapist in mental health
- Broad experience of working with clients with a range of mental health problems
- Experience of both group and individual work
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience as a Care Coordinator
- Experience in a clinical area related to the post
- Leadership experience
- Experience in applying a range of assessment tools and a comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy clinical approaches used in mental health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
